UK to resume military training in Kenya after delays over human rights concerns
Summary
Kenya and Britain have agreed to restart military training in Kenya after delays caused by Kenyan lawmakers’ worries about protecting local communities. The training involves British soldiers helping Kenyan forces prepare for missions in nearby Somalia.Key Facts
- Kenya and Britain paused their military training partnership due to concerns from Kenyan lawmakers.
- The training involves about 200 British military personnel stationed in Kenya.
- Each year, over 1,000 Kenyan soldiers train with British forces before deployment to Somalia to fight al-Shabab.
- The British government invests nearly $9.6 million annually in this defense partnership.
- The pause followed concerns about human rights and incidents linked to British soldiers, including a 2012 death of a Kenyan woman near the training area and a 2021 fire caused by training activities.
- Kenya’s foreign minister said the countries have a long-standing partnership based on respect and security cooperation.
- Britain confirmed Kenya agreed to issue the required permissions to resume training later this year.
- Kenyan authorities denied reports that Britain planned to move some training to Tanzania.
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